Everything you need to know about the luxurious Royal Salute experience held in Jodhpur

A royal experience in Umaid Bhawan Palace.

Published by Royal Salute

Published: Dec 27, 2018 | 11:39:05 IST

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Jodhpur is known for its rich royal heritage, cultural traditions and historic monuments around the world. The city’s regal stature made it the perfect location for the Royal Salute experience, which was held from 11th-14th December to celebrate the Sport of Kings, polo. Guests from across the globe were hosted at the stunning Umaid Bhawan Palace, which has been home to all the kings of the city in the past, including the current Maharaja of Marwar-Jodhpur.

The three-day stay was kick-started with a tasting of some of the most premium expressions in Royal Salute’s Scotch whisky portfolio, including the Royal Salute 62 Gun Salute, The Royal Salute Diamond Tribute, the Royal Salute 28-Year-Old Flask Kew Palace Edition, and the Royal Salute 21-Year-Old Beach Polo Edition – the latest addition to Royal Salute’s annual Polo Collection.

On the second day, the guests got an opportunity to witness and experience a unique collaboration between Royal Salute’s Creative Advisor Barnabé Fillon and writer and perfumer Jahnvi Lakhota Nadan. With the Palace’s Pagoda as the beautiful backdrop, the guests were taken on an unforgettable sensory journey in Barnabé’s Olfactory Studio. Different fragrances and objects were paired with various Royal Salute expressions to unlock a whole new spectrum of flavours and a unique way of tasting whisky. Jahnvi’s poetry performance added a layer of intimate emotions to the experience.

The three-day program exposed the guests to a variety of fascinating experiences which showcased India’s colourful culture, including playing polo with former England Polo Team Champion Malcolm Borwick, an excursion to Jodhpur’s central market to delve into the secrets of common Indian flavours, and a traditional entertainment procession at the Mehrangarh Fort.

The memorable trip came to an end with a grand black-tie charity Gala dinner, which was held in the grounds of the Palace and hosted by the Maharaja of Marwar-Jodhpur. The guests spent an unforgettable evening over Indian delicacies, fireworks, a lively auction, and a special Royal Salute Quaich ritual. As a part of the Scottish ritual, a traditional drinking cup with a precious Royal Salute expression was passed from one person to another to drink from. The ceremony acted as the perfect farewell to the guests, who would remember their incredible stay in Jodhpur for a long time to come.